The Biggest Kitchen Trends For 2018 — And How To Get Them In Your Home
In 2017, the minimal kitchen was king, with pictures of kitchens bathed in sleek white and neutral colours flooding Instagram and Pinterest. The year to come will be a bit busier, with colourful accessories, patterned backsplash, matte black appliances and contrasting tones. Here are nine ways to update the tastiest room in your home.
These Are The Biggest Kitchen Trends Of 2018
If you’re working with a clean, all-white kitchen, ring in 2018 with a couple of bursts of colour. You can start small, with bright chairs or a bold-hued runner, or go big and pick colourful appliances. Looking for inspiration? Sage is the colour on everyone’s lips this year — and so is teal.
We spend so much time in the kitchen, it only makes sense that living room accessories would start to creep in. Layer patterned rugs in warm, dark colours and hang woven pendant lights to create a cozy, relaxed vibe.
Go beyond the subway tile: Honeycomb and herringbone are making their way onto kitchen backsplashes and floors — together. Combining different shapes in the same colour is a great way to create an eclectic backdrop that isn’t overbearing.
Last year, inky navy was the kitchen colour of choice. This year, we’ll see it in an even darker, off-black shade. But if you’re not quite ready to ditch your neutral colour scheme for darkly hued walls, don’t worry: Baby steps are allowed (and also trendy.) Try painting your cabinets different colours, keeping a neutral (like off-grey) on top and a bolder pick (like dark green or navy) on the bottom.
Forget the stark white kitchens flooding your Instagram feed: Matte black appliances and accessories are about to steal the spotlight. They’re an easy way to make a kitchen feel more modern without the reno, and they pair with practically everything.
Brass faucets, knobs, pendant lights and backsplashes are all having a moment — good thing too, since warm metals pair perfectly with darker hues. Try distressed bronze accessories in a more rustic kitchen or bright golds if you want a cleaner, more minimal look.
Pairing differently textured materials, like wood cabinets with a marble backsplash, is gaining popularity. It also happens to be the easiest way to add personality to an otherwise monochromatic kitchen.
Graphic artwork, statement chandeliers, patterned textiles: It’s all fair game. If you’re really into adding colour, though, try going neutral with your cabinet knobs.
The rise of indoor-garden kits means it’s now easier than ever to grow herbs in your kitchen. (That’s also a boon for condo dwellers.)
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